San Bernardino County, valley to mountains.
San Bernardino County is the largest county in the contiguous United States, with 24 cities and towns across its Valley, Mountain and Desert regions. The Valley side, from Chino Hills and Ontario to Rancho Cucamonga and Redlands, is the closest to LA and Orange County.
The numbers, with sources.
About 20,053 square miles and 24 incorporated cities and towns, in Valley, Mountain and Desert regions. Source: San Bernardino County Community Indicators.
$531,090 for existing single-family homes in September 2026, up 6.2% from a year earlier. Source: C.A.R.
Median 39 days on market and 5.3 months of unsold inventory in September 2026. Source: C.A.R.
County figures cover a huge area. Ask me for the sales closest to your street.
What buying and selling here really looks like.
In September 2026, C.A.R. put the county's median at $531,090, up 6.2% from a year earlier, with 5.3 months of unsold inventory. That's more supply than LA or Orange County, which usually means more room to negotiate.
Newer Valley communities often come with HOA dues or Mello-Roos special taxes. Mountain and desert homes have their own checklist: septic systems and wells where they apply, wildfire risk and insurance, and roof and snow-load issues up the hill.
Moving out from LA or Orange County? I'll help you compare the real monthly cost, not just the price, and line up the sale of your current home with the purchase.
My San Bernardino County city pages.
Adelanto
A High Desert city with mostly newer single-family homes and open land.
Angelus Oaks
A small mountain community off Highway 38 with cabins on wooded lots below San Gorgonio Mountain.
Apple Valley
A High Desert town with single-family homes on larger lots, equestrian properties and golf communities.
Barstow
A desert city at the junction of the 15 and the 40, with older single-family homes and affordable lots.
Big Bear City
An unincorporated mountain community east of Big Bear Lake with cabins and single-family homes.
Big Bear Lake
A mountain resort city on the lake with cabins, chalets and vacation homes, plus two ski resorts.
Bloomington
An unincorporated valley community between Fontana and Rialto with single-family homes, larger lots and some newer development.
Chino
A western San Bernardino County city with older neighborhoods and large newer communities in The Preserve.
Chino Hills
A hillside city of mostly single-family homes, with large open space and state park land.
Colton
A city at the junction of the 10 and 215 with older homes and some newer subdivisions.
Crestline
An unincorporated mountain community near Lake Gregory with cabins and forest homes.
Daggett
A small historic desert community east of Barstow along the old railroad route.
Earp
A small Colorado River community near Parker, Arizona, with river-oriented homes and mobile homes.
Fawnskin
A small mountain community on the north shore of Big Bear Lake with cabins and lakeview homes.
Fontana
A large Inland Empire city with older central neighborhoods and newer master-planned homes in the north.
Forest Falls
A small mountain community in Mill Creek Canyon with cabins along the creek and forest.
Grand Terrace
A small city south of San Bernardino with mostly single-family homes and hillside views.
Green Valley Lake
A small mountain community around its own lake near Running Springs, with cabins and vacation homes.
Helendale
A High Desert community along the Mojave River that includes Silver Lakes, a gated lake and golf community.
Hesperia
A High Desert city with single-family homes, larger lots and newer subdivisions.
Highland
A city northeast of San Bernardino with older neighborhoods and newer planned communities in East Highlands Ranch.
Hinkley
A small rural farming community west of Barstow along the Mojave River.
Johannesburg
A tiny historic mining town in the northern Mojave near Randsburg.
Joshua Tree
An unincorporated high desert community next to the national park, with homesteads, cabins and vacation rentals.
Lake Arrowhead
An unincorporated mountain community around a private lake, with cabins, chalets and lakefront homes.
Landers
A rural Morongo Basin desert community with homestead cabins and homes on large parcels.
Loma Linda
A small city known for its university and medical center, with single-family homes, condos and hillside areas.
Lucerne Valley
A rural High Desert community with ranches, horse properties and homes on acreage.
Lytle Creek
A small canyon community above Fontana and Rialto with cabins along the creek.
Mentone
An unincorporated area next to Redlands with older single-family homes, citrus groves and foothill properties.
Montclair
A small city on the LA County line with single-family homes and a regional shopping center.
Morongo Valley
A small desert community between the Coachella Valley and Yucca Valley with homes on larger lots.
Muscoy
An unincorporated area northwest of San Bernardino with older single-family homes on larger lots.
Needles
A small city on the Colorado River near the Arizona and Nevada borders, with affordable homes and river access.
Newberry Springs
A rural Mojave Desert community east of Barstow known for its spring-fed lakes and Route 66 history.
Ontario
A large Inland Empire city with historic central neighborhoods, an international airport and new communities in Ontario Ranch.
Phelan
An unincorporated High Desert area with homes on larger lots and acreage.
Pinon Hills
A rural High Desert community near Wrightwood with homes on acreage among Joshua trees and pinyon pines.
Rancho Cucamonga
A foothill city of mostly single-family homes, with planned communities like Victoria Gardens and Etiwanda.
Redlands
A city known for its historic homes, university and orange-grove heritage, with newer homes on its edges.
Rialto
A central San Bernardino County city with mostly single-family homes and newer subdivisions in the north.
Running Springs
An unincorporated mountain community between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear with cabins and forest homes.
San Bernardino
The county seat, with historic neighborhoods, mid-century tracts and foothill homes in the north end.
Sugarloaf
A mountain neighborhood on the east side of Big Bear City with cabins and homes on wooded lots.
Trona
A small mining town in Searles Valley in the northern Mojave.
Twentynine Palms
A high desert city next to Joshua Tree National Park and the Marine Corps base.
Upland
A foothill city with historic downtown neighborhoods, larger lots in north Upland and planned communities.
Victorville
The largest High Desert city, with single-family homes, newer subdivisions and affordable entry prices.
Wrightwood
An unincorporated mountain community in the San Gabriel Mountains with cabins and forest homes near ski areas.
Yermo
A small desert community east of Barstow near the Calico Ghost Town.
Yucaipa
A city in the foothills east of Redlands with single-family homes, larger lots and newer subdivisions.
Yucca Valley
A high desert town on Highway 62 with single-family homes, cabins and vacation rentals near Joshua Tree.
Across San Bernardino County, not just one corner.
Along with the city guides above, I work in the mountain and desert communities in between. Not sure which area fits your budget and commute? Book 15 minutes and we'll sort it out.
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Straight answers.
What's the median home price in San Bernardino County?
$531,090 for existing single-family homes in September 2026, up 6.2% from a year earlier, per the California Association of REALTORS®.
Is San Bernardino County cheaper than LA County?
On median price, yes: $531,090 in September 2026 versus $994,670 in LA County, per C.A.R. The trade-off is usually distance, so price the commute and any HOA or Mello-Roos charges along with the home.
Do mountain or desert homes need extra checks?
Often. Ask about septic systems and wells where they apply, wildfire risk and insurance availability, and roof and snow-load issues in the mountains. Get insurance quotes early in escrow.
How fast are San Bernardino County homes selling?
C.A.R. reported a 39-day median time on market and 5.3 months of unsold inventory for the county in September 2026.
Which San Bernardino County cities do you cover?
All 24 cities and towns plus the mountain and desert communities. Each has its own city page with local market numbers, upcoming events and buying and selling tips, from Chino Hills and Rancho Cucamonga to Big Bear Lake and Joshua Tree.
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